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Date: Saturday 1 August
Time 2pm
JAZZ MARDI GRAS
Meeting point: Outside Dancebase on The Grassmarket
We've been going to the Mardi Gras for the last 3 years. Always a lovely
afternoon with live music, entertainment and great company.
Booking:
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Free |
Date: Sunday 2 August
Time: 6-7pm
TENNIS CLUB - Indoors
Venue: Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, 177 Colinton
Road EH14 1BZ
Map
 Tennis
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Tennis faqs
Booking:
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£5/£6 |
- Date: Wednesday 5 August
Time: 7pm
BOOK LOVERS GROUP
Book: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Exchange Bar
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Join us at the popular SBC Book Club. Enjoy lively
discussions over a drink or two. Whether you are an avid reader
or would like to read more, you'll love our relaxed group.
The book we'll
be talking about this month is The Handmaid's Tale by
Margaret Atwood.
"The Republic of Gilead offers Offred only one
function: to breed. If she deviates, she will, like dissenters,
be hanged at the wall or sent out to die slowly of radiation
sickness. But even a repressive state cannot obliterate desire -
neither Offred's nor that of the two men on which her future
hangs... " 'Compulsively readable' Daily Telegraph
Light bar meals available (decide on the day).
Join our
facebook group for details of book right through until next
year
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- Date: Friday 7 August
Time: Meeting at 7.45pm for 8pm-9.10pm show please arrive on time
FRINGE THEATRE: STEFAN GOLASZEWSKI IS A WIDOWER
Venue: Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, off Lothian Road
Map
Meeting point: Traverse Theatre foyer near ticket desk
Total sell-out, 2005-2008. Fringe First winner, 2008. Stage Award
nominee 2008.
***** The List ***** ThreeWeeks **** Financial Times ****
The Scotsman. 'Brilliant stuff' The Guardian.
Booking: Buy tickets
online or call 0131 226 0000 and
email us for meeting up
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£14 |
- Date: Sunday 9 August
Time: 4-6pm
SUNDAY AFTERNOON PLEASURE PARTY
Venue: Boobytrap Boutique, 15 William Street
Edinburgh's two sexiest boutiques, Organic Pleasures and Boobytrap, join
to host this afternoon tea party. Lingerie, burlesque and sensual
boudoir accessories, aphrodisiac cupcakes with champagne... perfect for
an indulgent Sunday afternoon!
Extra complimentary treat when you book with a friend.
Booking essential:
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Free |
Date: Sunday 9 August
Time: 6-7pm
TENNIS CLUB - Indoors
Venue: Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, 177 Colinton
Road EH14 1BZ
Map
Tennis
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Tennis faqs
Booking:
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£5/£6 |
- Date: Monday 10 August
Time: Meeting at 7pm for 7.45-8.55pm show - please arrive by
7.15pm
FRINGE MUSIC: ALMOST LIKE A VIRGIN
Venue: Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square Map
Meeting point: Pleasance Dome Bar
The UK's premiere Madonna impersonator Evelyne Brink revelas all about
the extraordinary life of mimicking Madge. Featuring old favourites,
original songs and the real life of a fake Madonna.
More
information
Booking: Buy tickets
online or call 0131 226 0000 and
email us for meeting up
Tickets are 2for1 for this show and available in multiples of two only -
so bring a friend.
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2 tickets
for £9 |
- Date: Friday 14 August
Time: Meeting at 9pm for drinks before midnight-1.20am show
please arrive by 11pm
FRINGE COMEDY: ADAM, JASON & FRIENDS
Venue: Assembly at Assemly Hall, Mound Place
Map
Meeting point: The Wash Bar, 11 North Bank Street
,Map
Adam and Jason are back! Three shows only! "The Irishman and the Aussie
put on a great show... there is no guaranteeing what you will get - but
you will cry with laughter" The Evening News
Booking: Buy tickets
online or call 0131 226 0000 and
email us for meeting up
Event Host: Maureen - make a note of Maureen's mobile number
in case you need to call her on the night
Details
here
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£14.50 |
- Date: Saturday 15 August
Time: Meeting at 4.15pm for 4.30pm start
FRINGE WINE SCHOOL: A LOVELY BUNCH OF ROSÉS
- A FINE DISPLAY OF BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS
Venue:The Millenium Link Barge, Edinburgh Quay,
Fountainbridge (on the canal behind Cargo Bar)
Map
Meeting point: Millennium Link Barge at 4.15pm
 A
unique experience on board the Wine School barge. This show is in it's
4th year and we still live it. Drinking wine may never be the same
again!
Booking: Buy tickets
online or call 0131 226 0000 and
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£16.50 |
- Date: Sunday 16 August
Time: 11am
UNION CANAL WALK - EDINBURGH QUAY TO RATHO
Meeting point: Edinburgh Quay, Fountainbridge (start of the canal behind
Cargo Bar)
Map
Lovely walk along the Union Canal. It's a flat walk so perfect if you
enjoy walking but are not keen on hills! The walk is approx 9 miles and
will take between 2 and 3.5 hours depending on our pace.
At Ratho, we'll stop at the Bridge Inn for a late lunch. From there we
can take the bus back to Edinburgh or, the more enthusiastic among us
may like to walk back.
Practicalities
Comfortable walking footwear with good grip is suggested. As is
layered clothing and a waterproof jacket in case of rain. As we all know
this 'Summer' is proving most unpredictable! Bring
water and a snack you can eat on the go if you will need to eat before
2.30pm.
Pictures from walks on our
facebook page (You don't need to be registered with facebook to
view.)
Booking:
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Free |
Date: Sunday 16 August
Time: 6-7pm
TENNIS CLUB - Indoors
Venue: Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, 177 Colinton
Road EH14 1BZ
Map
Tennis
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Tennis faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day
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here |
£5/£6 |
- Date: Wednesday 19 August
Time: Meeting at 6pm for 6.10pm start
FILM LOVERS GROUP: THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE
Cinema: Odeon, Lothian Road
Meeting point: Ticket desk
After the book received rave reviews in our Book Lovers Group last
month, we decided to see the film.
"Based on the bestselling book 'The Time Traveler's Wife is a film about
love that transcends time. Clare and Henry are in love, and Clare knows
they are destined to be together. The problem is, she never knows when
they will be separated - because Henry is a time traveler. Cursed with a
rare genetic condition, Henry is forced to live his life shifting back
and forth through time."
More information
Booking:
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£7.75 |
- Date: Wednesday 19 August
Time: Meeting at 9pm for 9.45-10.30pm show
FRINGE MUSIC: THE JIVE ACES
Venue: clubWEST at Grosvenor Hilton, Grovesnor Street
Map
Meeting point: Grosvenor Hotel Bar
The UK's No 1 jive and swing band return with their sell-out show. They
"breeze through swing, jive and boogie-woogie favourites with style,
panache and smiling enthusiasm. A good night out" The Herald
With guest Toni-Elizabeth Prima
More information
Booking: Buy tickets
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£16 |
- Date: Saturday 22 August
Time: Meeting at 2pm
FOODIES AT THE FEST
Venue: Holyrood Park
Meeting point: Holyrood Palace Car Park by the lions - you won't miss
them!
If you fancy seeing top chefs from the best restaurants in action, and
tempting your tastebuds with the most delicious food and drink, then
Foodies is the event for you. Treat yourself to a day out at Foodies
where you can taste a selection of dishes from local restaurants, buy
fresh food from local producers and learn from industry experts at food
and drink masterclasses.
Buy tickets here £10
Our half price tickets now sold out
Event Host: Maureen - make a note of mobile number in case
you need to call on the day
07515 409 985
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Members and guests
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£5/£10 |
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Date: Sunday 23 August
Time: 2pm at ticket desk
ART LOVERS GROUP
Gallery: Royal Scottish Academy Building, National Gallery
Complex, Princes Street at The Mound - entry via Princes St Gardens
Map
Meeting point: Ticket desk
Exhibition: Raphael to Renoir: Master Drawings from the Collection of
Jean Bonna
 A
rare opportunity to view outstanding examples of European drawings
spanning some 500 years, from the Italian Renaissance to late
nineteenth-century France. From the private collection of Jean Bonna.
Booking:
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Event Host: Vivienne - make a note of Vivienne's mobile
number in case you need to call her on the night
Details
here
Prior booking helpful so we have an idea how many people to expect
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£4 |
Date: Sunday 23 August
Time: 6-7pm
TENNIS CLUB - Indoors
Venue: Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, 177 Colinton
Road EH14 1BZ
Map
Tennis
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Tennis faqs
Booking:
Email us and pay on the day
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Book
here |
£5/£6 |
Date: Monday 24 August
Time: 7.30-9pm
BADMINTON CLUB
Venue: George Watson's College, Colinton Road
Map
 Badminton
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Badminton faqs
Booking:
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£4 |
- Date: Saturday 29 August
Time: 2pm
ROLLERBLADING
Venue: Outdoors at Silverknowes. Meeting at
parking area on the Esplanade off Marine Drive, look out for the skate
car pictured below
 Great
fun way to keep fit. Skating along the coast - beautiful views. All you
need is comfortable clothes. Rollerblades, wrist guards and other pads
provided. Please bring a helmet if you wish.
The group will be kept small. Beginners welcome.
Though if you have never skated before. Contact Don for a 1-2-1 session
first.
More rollerblading information at
http://tryskating.com/
Please book by Thursday 27 August as our instructor Don travels from
Glasgow for this session and we need to confirm numbers in advance.
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£10 |
- Date: Saturday 29 August
Time: Meeting at 1pm
EASY FRINGE: SATURDAY LOUNGE
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
Meeting point: Reception at Pleasance Courtyard
If you love soaking up Festival excitement while chilling with friends,
join us at the Pleasance Courtyard to do just that. Maybe see some shows
if anything takes our fancy, definitely great company and lots of laughs
Booking:
Email us prior booking useful so we have an idea how many people to
expect.
Event Host: Maureen - make a note of Maureen's mobile number
in case you need to call on the day
Details
here
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Free |
Date: Sunday 30 August
Time: 6-7pm
TENNIS CLUB - Indoors
Venue: Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, 177 Colinton
Road EH14 1BZ
Map
Tennis
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Tennis faqs
Booking:
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here |
£5/£6 |
Date: Monday 31 August
Time: 7.30-9pm
BADMINTON CLUB
Venue: George Watson's College, Colinton Road
Map
Badminton
for fun, fitness and friendly competition. A range of abilities play -
social matchplay skills needed.
Badminton faqs
Booking:
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£4 |
- Date: Monday 31 August
Time: Meeting at 8pm for 8.45-9.45pm show
FRINGE COMEDY: RHOD GILBERT AND THE CAT THAT LOOKED LIKE
NICHOLAS LYNDHURST
 Venue:
Pleasance Courtyard
Meeting point: Reception at Pleasance Courtyard
If.Comedy nominee. Comic of the Year and Best Show Winner, Time Out
2008. Star of 'Live at the Apollo' and 'The Royal Variety
Performance'. 'Sublime ... exhilarating stand-up' The Scotsman.
*****SOLD OUT*****
Booking: Buy tickets
online
or call 0131 220 0000 and
email us for meeting up
Event Host: Maureen - make a note of Maureen's mobile number
in case you need to call on the day
Details
here
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£12.50 |